Explodemon

About

Explodemon is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game that pays tribute to SNES-era platformers with a physics-puzzle twist. As the malfunctioning Guardian robot Explodemon, players use self-destruction to combat enemies, solve puzzles, and save Nibia from the Vortex forces. With 12 levels, upgradable abilities, and plenty of humor, Explodemon offers a unique and exhilarating experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique explosion mechanic that adds a fun twist to traditional platforming gameplay.
The humor and comic book style presentation are entertaining, providing a light-hearted experience.
Level design is creative and engaging, with various collectibles and puzzles that encourage exploration.

Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making precise movements frustrating.
The lack of a save option means players lose progress upon quitting, which can be very discouraging.
The game suffers from technical issues and inconsistent mechanics, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique explosion mechanic, which is creatively integrated into both platforming and puzzle-solving elements, reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man. While the mechanics and level design are generally well-received, some players find the controls clunky and unreliable, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game offers a fun and engaging platforming experience with a light-hearted story and amusing gameplay mechanics.
- “The explosion mechanic is fun and used in a variety of ways throughout the game.”
- “The explosions play a big role in both gameplay and design; you can use them to jump higher, move faster, lift objects, and blow up the aliens.”
- “The boost run doesn't always seem to trigger properly; either that or its triggering mechanics aren't properly explained. I had many deaths due to this.”
- “So far I only have under an hour of gameplay, so maybe there's more than just blowing yourself up as far as weapons go.”
- “Explodemon is a pretty cool 2D platform/puzzle game with a focus on its explosion mechanic.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the modern, polished art style and smooth 3D visuals, while others find the art primitive and cartoony, leading to initial disappointment. Although the 2.5D visuals are generally well-executed, some users note a lack of variety in graphic design throughout the game. Overall, while there are standout elements, the graphics may not appeal to everyone.
- “Graphics are very nice and polished, with great art designs.”
- “Graphically, the game is nice, with a smooth, solid 3D appearance to the world.”
- “Explodemon is a fun and inventive puzzle platformer with a great art style and clever level design.”
- “At first glance, the visuals are disappointing, and players may give up at the very beginning. However, it takes 30-60 minutes to warm up and enjoy the content.”
- “The art style is really primitive and cartoony, which doesn't come across well, but at least they didn't use retro pixel graphics.”
- “The graphics are kind of samey throughout, and the only boss battles feature the same opponent, just in different battlefields.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring hilarious interactions and funny dialogue that enhance the light-hearted story. While some players find the jokes to be repetitive over time, the creative levels and nostalgic platforming elements contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor is a highlight, appealing to fans of classic platformers with a silly twist.
- “Hilarious interactions with the lightning environment.”
- “It is a short but funny experience.”
- “The writing is hilarious, gameplay is great and very reminiscent of classic platformers (like the Mega Man X series) but maybe with a slightly more forgiving level of difficulty.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its upbeat electronic style, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man and Sonic, complementing the comic book aesthetic. However, some players have reported that the soundtrack can be overwhelming, leading to discomfort or headaches. Overall, while the music enhances the game's charm, it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The comic book style is nice and it has a sweet soundtrack.”
- “If you enjoy old-style flashy platformers with upbeat electronic music like Mega Man or Sonic, along with a good dose of silly humor, then I would really try Expodemon.”
- “It has nice mechanics, graphics, and music.”
- “The biggest complaint is the soundtrack.”
- “The music gave me a pretty bad headache.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode is characterized by a light-hearted and amusing narrative presented in a comic book style, which many players find entertaining. While the dialogue is fun, the overall story is considered unremarkable, and some players feel that the gameplay mechanics do not sufficiently engage them.
- “The story mode is fun and has some amusing dialogue.”
- “It has decent platforming, and a funny, light-hearted story.”
- “The story, presented in comic book fashion, is quite entertaining.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through numerous hidden collectibles, upgrade options, and a rating system for levels, catering to both completionists and speed-runners with challenging 'par' times.
- “There are a lot of collectibles, and many of them are ridiculously well hidden, so it has some nice replay value if you want to find everything.”
- “There's upgrades, replayability, and a rating system for the levels, as well as challenging 'par' times that will please speed-running players.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel forced rather than enjoyable.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The levels are too linear, which diminishes the replay value significantly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users report that initial glitches significantly detracted from their overall enjoyment of the game, indicating stability issues at launch.
- “Glitches at the beginning of the game have spoiled my desire to play.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and freezing, which ruined the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find that grinding is minimal in the game, as achieving s-ranks in levels provides sufficient resources to purchase all upgrades without excessive effort.
- “The in-game shop system doesn't really require much, if any, grinding to buy all the upgrades, assuming you aim for S-ranks in every level.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making the game less enjoyable over time.”
- “The amount of grinding needed to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”